How to stop binging mentally?

I think you need to understand what triggers this behavior. Having that knowledge may be enough to help you overcome it.

That said, binge eating is a medically recognized eating disorder and it sounds like this may be a problem for you. If you can't seem to get a handle on it on your own, it may be time to seek help from someone that specializes in treating Binge Eating Disorder.

Yes, gum helps me a lot!!

I agree with the above poster about getting professional help. Also went I want to binge it helps to distract myself with another activity or talk to someone who can give me firm limits like "NO you are NOT going to eat anything else!"

Hello,
i have a problem binging, and i need help.

Plain and simply it sucks! We all binge at times, sometimes its because we are depressed, bored, upset, and so on...
Other times if this is something that is happening a daily occurence you need to ask yourself some questions about your eating habits. Do you use food to cope with stress and other negative emotions, even though afterwards you feel even worse. You may feel like you're stuck in a vicious cycle, but binge eating disorder is treatable. With the right help and support, you can learn to control your eating and develop a healthy relationship with food.its. This is in turn may assist you in making a healthly decision about seeing your doctor or nutriotionist they can help you to make some good choices in your daily and weekly intake. If you purchase groceries you can look at specific foods which will help you fill full to stop the craving affect.

Signs of binge eating disorder
Ask yourself the following questions. The more “yes” answers, the more likely it is that you have binge eating disorder.

Do you feel out of control when you’re eating?
Do you think about food all the time?
Do you eat in secret?
Do you eat until you feel sick?
Do you eat to escape from worries, relieve stress, or to comfort yourself?
Do you feel disgusted or ashamed after eating?
Do you feel powerless to stop eating, even though you want to?


10 strategies for overcoming binge eating:
Manage stress. One of the most important aspects of controlling binge eating is to find alternate ways to handle stress and other overwhelming feelings without using food. These may include exercising, meditating, using sensory relaxation strategies, and practicing simple breathing exercises.

Eat 3 meals a day plus healthy snacks. Eating breakfast jump starts your metabolism in the morning. Follow breakfast with a balanced lunch and dinner, and healthy snacks in between. Stick to scheduled mealtimes, as skipping meals often leads to binge eating later in the day.

Avoid temptation. You’re much more likely to overeat if you have junk food, desserts, and unhealthy snacks in the house. Remove the temptation by clearing your fridge and cupboards of your favorite binge foods.

Stop dieting. The deprivation and hunger of strict dieting can trigger food cravings and the urge to overeat. Instead of dieting, focus on eating in moderation. Find nutritious foods that you enjoy and eat only until you feel content, not uncomfortably stuffed. Avoid banning certain foods as this can make you crave them even more.

Exercise. Not only will exercise help you lose weight in a healthy way, but it also lifts depression, improves overall health, and reduces stress. The natural mood-boosting effects of exercise can help put a stop to emotional eating.

Fight boredom. Instead of snacking when you're bored, distract yourself. Take a walk, call a friend, read, or take up a hobby such as painting or gardening.

Get enough sleep. If you're tired, you may want to keep eating in order to boost your energy. Take a nap or go to bed earlier instead.

Listen to your body. Learn to distinguish between physical and emotional hunger. If you ate recently and don't have a rumbling stomach, you're probably not really hungry. Give the craving time to pass.

Keep a food diary. Write down what you eat, when, how much, and how you're feeling when you eat. You may see patterns emerge that reveal the connection between your moods and binge eating.

Get support. You're more likely to succumb to binge eating triggers if you lack a solid support network. Talking helps, even if it’s not with a professional. Lean on family and friends, join a support group, and if possible consult a therapist.

thank you all so much for your support, no I cant afford a therapist though, but i will try what has worked for you all.

"It's not what you're eating..... It's what's eating you."....... Yes... Journal writing is a way to see in print what's bugging you internally that manifests itself in binge eating. The people in MFP who are supportive and sincere.... are very helpful.... but sometimes, a person needs to talk with an impartial professional who is trained to guide a client to recognizing the problem or problems that lie within. There are expensive professionals and there are community service professionals who charge on a sliding scale..... but their hearts and minds are in the right place... non-judgmental, with the goal of human service . Once you have determined what is at the "Core" of your binge eating... it will subside.... I think that the goal of eating healthy and reaching the healthiest weight and lifestyle is admirable.... challenging.... and literally requires a person to be a bit more self centered than those around us would like us to be.... Spouses, mates, close family members sometimes freak out from our weight losses; they feel threatened , jealous, or worried that you won't be the butt of the jokes any more... or you will be prettier/handsome now... and they don't want to lose you ( fat ). But... you have to become self centered.... for the purpose of creating a healthy lifestyle that will encourage YOU to live a longer life..... That is HuGE... so.. I 'd say.... find out what the triggers are to your binging.... find out what lies at your core of worries, anxieties, or bitter memories...... and then PLAN your meals..... for a month.... Stick to it.... Reward yourself with little treats... like.... a walk in a pretty park.... or a bit of time with a child... or a caring partner.... NOT food...... And then... look to the kind people in MFP who really care that you live a long and healthy life.. even if we are strangers , miles away..
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You need to address the issue that's causing you to binge. Are you binging because of some emotional distress/issue? If so, try calling a friend or journaling. Are you binging because you're bored? If so, play some video games, paint your nails, or do something else that entertains you. Are you binging because you're hungry and not eating enough? If so, EAT!

help! i am really kind of struggling, i suffer with depression, bipolar and PTSD, and i really weant to start binging today, i feel really sad.

thank you very much for byour response! that really helped!!..... ifind myself doing well during the week but when the weekend comes, thats when i want to binge...... i have to set aside one splurge day and not the whole weeekend.

thank yoiu, great suggestion!!